Requirements for enclosure of bodily remains and body parts
41 Requirements for enclosure of bodily remains and body parts
A person must not bring bodily remains or body parts to be cremated into a public cemetery, or convey those bodily remains or body parts within a public cemetery, unless the bodily remains or body parts are enclosed in a coffin, casket, container or receptacle—
with a flat base; and
that is clean and hygienic; and
that is constructed of wood or other substantial material that is combustible and that will not—
impede the cremation process; or
cause damage to the cremator; and
that will not give rise to noxious emissions when burnt; and
from which neither offensive or noxious emissions nor matter from the bodily remains or body parts will escape.
- 10 penalty units.
Reg. 42 (Heading) amended by S.R. No. 114/2025 reg. 10(1).
Reg. 42 amended by S.R. No. 114/2025 reg. 10(2).
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